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House roll call 437 · 51st Congress · Dec 11, 1890

To order a call of the house, motion made during consideration of bill, H.R. 81, providing for the relief of purchasers and other grantees of the U.S. Of certai

On Dec 11, 1890, the House voted 69–72 (HR 81). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 39–33, Democrats 30–39. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 63 members voted against their own party.

During the 51st Congress (1889–1890), Benjamin Harrison was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
69
No
72
Did not vote
209
Date
Dec 11, 1890

By party

  • Democrats30 yes · 39 no · 98 didn’t vote
  • Republicans39 yes · 33 no · 110 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To order a call of the house, motion made…: House Vote, Dec 11, 1890,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/51-H-437/to-order-a-call-of-the-house-motion-made (accessed 2026-10-17).

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